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DePauw University is a liberal arts college in Greencastle, IN founded in 1837. It was originally a men’s college, named after the first American bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and became coeducational in 1867. Students can complete internships or service projects during a three-week winter term, or participate in yearlong fellowships alongside faculty. DePauw has two colleges, the College of Liberal Arts and the School of Music, with nearly 50 courses of study. Its Urban Lecture Series has included Bill Clinton, Jimmy Kimmel, Peyton Manning, Spike Lee and Malala Yousafzai. More than 20% of DePauw students are minorities. There are more than 100 clubs and organizations on campus including 24 Greek organizations. The DePauw Tigers have 23 varsity teams that compete in NCAA Division II. Alumni include former Vice President Dan Quayle, civil rights activist Vernon Jordan, Boston Celtics coach Brad Stevens and author Barbara Kingsolver. More »

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Percentage of students who began their studies in fall 2016 and returned in fall 2017.

Percentage of students who began their studies in fall 2009 and completed their degree program within 4 years.

Complete Tuition Data

In-State Tuition

$47,026

Out of State Tuition

$47,026

Books and Supplies

$1,000

Living Expenses

Room and Board

Other Expenses

On Campus

$12,529

$1,200

Off Campus

$9,000

$2,100

Off Campus With Family

$2,100

N/A

Total Cost

In-State

Out-of-State

On Campus

$62,567

$62,567

Off Campus

$59,938

$59,938

Off Campus With Family

$50,938

$50,938

Tuition data refer to estimated expenses for full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduate students for the year 2017-2018, unless otherwise noted. The figure is an estimate and not a guarantee of the actual amount the student may be charged.

The estimated total cost of attendance for out-of-state students living on campus in 2017-2018. This estimate includes the reported average cost of tuition and fees, books and supplies, room and board and "other" living expenses. This figure is an estimate and not a guarantee of the actual amount the student may be charged.

The category "any grant" includes federal, state and local government grants and institutional grants.

Grants provided by federal agencies such as the U.S. Department of Education, including Title IV Pell Grants and Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG). Also includes need-based and merit-based educational assistance funds and training vouchers provided from other federal agencies and/or federally-sponsored educational benefits programs, including the Veteran's Administration, Department of Labor, and other federal agencies.

Other federal grants: Federal monies awarded to the institution under federal government student aid programs, such as Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG), DHHS training grants (aid portion only), State Student Incentive Grants (SSIG), and other federal student aid programs. Pell grants are not included in this classification.

Complete Admissions Data

Undergraduate Application Fee

$40

Applications

Number of Applicants

Percent Admitted

Percent Admitted Who Enrolled

Total

4,848

65%

18%

Male

2,203

63%

18%

Female

2,642

67%

17%

SAT Scores of Entering Class

Percentage of Applicants Submitting SAT

50%

Composite

Critical Reading

Math

Writing

25th Percentile

1,040

510

530

N/A

75th Percentile

1,280

620

660

N/A

ACT Scores of Entering Class

Percentage of Applicants Submitting ACT

78%

Composite

Critical Reading

Math

Writing

25th Percentile

24

24

24

N/A

75th Percentile

29

30

28

N/A

Admissions data refer to students applying to enter in fall 2016. Application fee data refer to those fees charged to students applying for admission in fall 2016.

The unduplicated headcount of varsity athletics participants divided by the total undergraduate population, multiplied by 100.

Including expenses not allocated by gender/sport.

Including revenues not allocated by gender/sport.

Total FTE (full-time equivalent) undergraduate students divided by total FTE instructional staff not teaching in graduate or professional programs.

Percentage of students who began their studies in fall 2009 and completed their degree program within 4 years.

The estimated total cost of attendance for out-of-state students living on campus in 2017-2018. This estimate includes the reported average cost of tuition and fees, books and supplies, room and board and "other" living expenses. This figure is an estimate and not a guarantee of the actual amount the student may be charged.